Human Resources Management

The Certificate of Completion in Human Resource Management (CCL - Human Resources)

Do you fall into one of these categories?

  • Desiring an entry-level position in human resources (HR).
  • Needing a formal education because you fell into a HR-related job "by accident." 
  • Wanting to move into the HR field with a degree or experience in another industry.  
  • Moving up in your current career path requires HR foundational knowledge.

If so, this certificate may be right for you.

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CCL – Human Resources Management Curriculum

This program is comprised of just EIGHT courses:

  • CIS105: Survey of Computer Information Systems, OR BPC110: Computer Usage and Applications
  • GBS120: Workplace Communication Skills, OR GBS233: Business Communications
  • GBS131: Business Calculations, OR MAT112: Mathematical Concepts & Applications, OR a higher level math course
  • GBS205: Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues in Business
  • MGT229: Management and Leadership I
  • MGT251: Human Relations in Business
  • MGT276: Personnel/Human Resources Management
  • MGT286: Human Resource Employment Management

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Required classes are offered online and in-person, which can work for any lifestyle.

Credits from Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will automatically be applied to the required curriculum. For college credits earned from an accredited institution outside of MCCCD, click here for instructions on how to submit an official transcript for review.

The CCL in HR Management is a credit hour program. Tuition is calculated by the number of credits earned. Students pay tuition and fees per semester credit hour according to their Residency Classification. Persons must be domiciled in Arizona for one year (12 full months) and be domiciled in Maricopa County for at least 50 days to qualify as a Maricopa County resident. See current tuition cost here.

GateWay Community College Financial Aid Office provides resources for students to find the funding needed to help pay for their educational expenses, including tuition, fees, and books. Learn about all of the financial aid & scholarship options here.

Our CCL-Human Resources can be embedded into an AAS in General Business or AAS in Organizational Management. This allows students to show their specialization in HR while obtaining a versatile business related degree After your AAS at GateWay you may follow a transfer pathway to earn a Bachelor’s degree - the best of both worlds.

Take the First Step Today!

As the economic, political and business environments continue to change, it is the HR professionals who provide strategic support to leadership and employees within an organization. Today’s HR professionals are more valued than ever as they touch many aspects of a business, from recruiting to retention, compensation to compliance as well as employee training, performance and development. If you like helping others and have a strong desire to impact an organization and its stakeholders in a positive manner, the CCL-Human Resources will provide skills and knowledge that can be immediately applied in the workplace.